Transom Savers

[radm]

This product is based on the concept that the transom savers are for protection of the hydraulics not really the transom. What do you guys think?

http://www.m-ywedge.com/

[senkoskipper]

JUST SAVE MONEY AND DO WHAT I DO. AFTER YOU GET YOUR BOAT OUT OF THE WATER JUST UNDO THE MOTOR AND THROW IT IN THE BACK OF YOUR TRUCK THEN YOU CAN SAVE THE $60.00

[JIG-A-WHOPPER]

Senko - I think I'd have to spend a bit more than $60 to have a hoist installed on my truck to get the 90 hp Johnson into the bed by myself I'll stick with the transom saver for now...

[FL SNIPER]

I have a mywedge that i've used for a year...but I just recently replaced it with a traditional transom saver. I think the mywedge works in protecting your hydraulics...but it doesn't take the weight of the motor off the transom....that's why I opted to go with a standard bar transom saver...its nice to know the weight of the motor is being stabilized by the trailer instead of the transom.

[Lund4ver]

BobT-

Cabelas makes one that is universal for all trailers, I have a 1700 Lund Fisherman sitting on an easy loader trailer, and I couldn't find one locally, other than the one from Cabela's and I think I got it for between $40 -

$50. Very good quality, and easy to install. There are a few bolts that need to be put together, but that is easy as well, and you can "customize" it for your trailer, and motor.

[BobT]

Thanks, I'll check it out.

Bob

[Northlander]

I have a Panther transom saver that you screw into the mount on the bottom of your trailer frame. Much easier than bending over getting wet to put a pin threw holes.

I believe Transom Savers are a must. With motors getting bigger and heavier with new technology I wouldnt go without.

[cold one sd]

I have a Panther also and I just ordered some of the centering blocks for the hydraulic steering. The blocks may be better than using the tension adjustment on the kicker.

[Big Walleye 58]

Hey Northlander where do you find the Panther model??

[Northlander]

I ordered mine threw Jay Soderbloom. E-mail me and I( can give ya contact info. Its very heavy duty and can be adjusted in many different lengths. I really like the corkscrew design it has.

[chaffmj]

A transom saver was on my boat when I bought it. It is a 60 merc but it is a tiller. When I take off down the road the motor will flop to one side. Is this ok or is there some way to keep it straight?

[TSCTSC]

I think u need to tighten a screw or bolt somewhere. It might make ur tiller control a bit firmer, but at least, ur motor will not flop. On my T8, I have a little bar which I swing to one side to loosen the tension when driving, and I swing to the other side, to tighten the tension, when trailering.

[chaffmj]

Thanks, I'll check it out.

[Fishin4Life]

You know after reading these posts. I would really hate to be any of you guys. You have so much to worry about, not me. I have a 1966 14ft standard crestline with a 1963 Evinrude motor. Do I need a transom saver, do I not need one, do I need to protect this or that. I can solve all of your problems. You guys just trade me your nice new boat and I will give you my nice old boat, this way you will not have to worry one bit about your transoms, becaues your boat isn't worth anything any more! I will take your worries away! haha

[Northlander]

Thanks but no thanks. I had a boat a lot like yours for years and it was more headache than any transom saver worries. No room, terrible in bigger rougher waters and with 1 other guy in the boat I couldnt hardly get on plane.

At times when Im on smaller waters or in a 25 or under lake I wish I still had it but most of the time Im glad I have the extra room, power and safety.

Im glad your enjoying your boat though. If your happy and it gets ya on fish thats all that counts. Good luck to ya and catch a big one and post the pics here.

[rpaulson7]

Can a transom saver also be called a lower-unit destroyer? I was told by a guy at R&R Marine in Shakopee that Mercury is considering voiding lower-unit warranties for owners who use transom savers. Anyone have any more info?

[Pat K]

I've seen 2 lower units damaged by operator error with transom savers. One was at Hoots Marine when it was in Rosemount. The boat owner had put to much pressure on the transom saver to keep the motor from turning to one side or the other. It was torn open with a 5 to 6" gash on the side.

The other one was at R&R in Shakopee a few years ago. The transom saver had round rubber pucks covering bolt heads in the V the lower unit rested. One of the pucks was worn and the bolt under it made a silver dollar size hole in the lower unit.

The aluminum skin of the lower unit is very thin and can be damaged if the transom saver is not used correctly.

Pat K

[V-12 Merlin]

... which is incontrovertible evidence that NOTHING is one-who-thinks-I-am-silly-proof!

I, too, wouldn't leave home without a transom saver. But, puting too much pressure on the transom saver with your trim/tilt might be worse than having no transom saver at all.

I got mine at Cabela's, but I'm sure there are a ton of places to get one that will fit any trailer. I would think a quick search for dealers that sell that brand of trailer would be a good place to start - check manufacturer web sites. Also, online... basspro, iboats.... the list is long and distinguished.

[cold one sd]

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You know after reading these posts. I would really hate to be any of you guys. You have so much to worry about, not me. I have a 1966 14ft standard crestline with a 1963 Evinrude motor. Do I need a transom saver, do I not need one, do I need to protect this or that. I can solve all of your problems. You guys just trade me your nice new boat and I will give you my nice old boat, this way you will not have to worry one bit about your transoms, becaues your boat isn't worth anything any more! I will take your worries away! haha

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Naw. Graduate, earn the money and buy your own. It worked for me. lol. I'm retired now and I don't envy you with what is ahead. When you buy that nice new big boat with that 200 hp on the back, don't forget the transom saver.